Terms of Use

Last updated: September 2026

These Terms of Use (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of section8calculator.com (the “Site”), operated as an independent educational project known as Section 8 Calculator. By using the Site, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, do not use the Site.

Educational Purpose Only

The Site provides informational and educational estimates related to the Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) program using publicly available HUD data and simplified formulas. Results are not official eligibility determinations, voucher awards, or guarantees of assistance.

No Affiliation With Government

We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or acting on behalf of HUD, any Public Housing Authority (PHA), or any other government agency. We do not process applications, issue vouchers, or manage waiting lists.

No Professional Advice

Content on the Site is not legal, financial, tax, or housing-counseling advice. For official decisions, contact your local PHA or a qualified professional.

Acceptable Use

You agree not to:

• Misrepresent the Site as an official government service
• Attempt to disrupt, scrape at abusive rates, or compromise the Site or its APIs
• Submit unlawful, harmful, or fraudulent content through forms
• Use the Site to build competing datasets in violation of applicable law or third-party terms

Intellectual Property

Site design, original text, and branding are owned by us or used under license. HUD data and government publications remain subject to their respective public terms. You may link to our pages; do not copy substantial site content for commercial reuse without permission.

Third-Party Links and Services

The Site may link to third-party websites (including HUD and PHAs) and use third-party services (hosting, analytics, ads). We are not responsible for third-party content, policies, or availability.

Disclaimer of Warranties

The Site is provided “as is” and “as available.” We disclaim all warranties to the fullest extent permitted by law, including accuracy, completeness, merchantability, and fitness for a particular purpose. HUD tables and local PHA rules change; estimates may be outdated or incomplete.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, we are not liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or punitive damages, or for lost benefits, housing opportunities, or decisions made in reliance on Site estimates. Your sole remedy for dissatisfaction is to stop using the Site.

Privacy

Our Privacy Policy explains how we handle information. Our Disclaimer also describes the educational nature of our tools.

Changes

We may update these Terms by posting a revised version with a new “Last updated” date. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.

Contact

Questions about these Terms: Contact us.

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